Tour Detail
Travel by boat and discover the sights from the Bosphorus. Visit the Dolmabahçe Palace, the last Palace of the Ottoman Empire. Enjoy your coffee on Pierre Loti Hill, which has a perfect view of the Golden horn from Eyüp to Eminönü.
Tour Itinerary
Full day Istanbul tour, including lunch, a professional guide, and drop-off by air-conditioned coach.
Meet your guide at your Istanbul hotel and then join the bustling boat traffic on the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy views of the European and Asian sides of the city, whose shorelines are crowded with palaces, grand villas, and historic landmarks. After leaving the boat for a seat on a minibus, and crossing the stunning Bosphorus Bridge from Europe to Asia, a 5,500-foot (1704-meter) span that links two continents and cultures. Take time for photos and a relaxing lunch at the top of Pierre Lotti, where you can see Istanbul and the Golden Horn from above. Trace a fascinating route through the Ortaköy neighborhood as you travel to Dolmabahçe Palace. Listen to stories about the powerful Sultans who built the European-style palace, and learn how Mustafa Kemal Atatürk lived.
Note: Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday. On those days, the tour concludes with a visit to Chora Museum, the Church of the Holy Savior, which was completed in 1321.
We booked the 2 Days 1 Night Cappadocia tour online as a family and it turned out to be an absolutely unforgettable experience. From the very start, everything was perfectly organized. Mr. Savaş even complementarily picked us up from the airport and arranged a hotel for us in Istanbul, which was a wonderful extra touch. Before heading to Cappadocia, we joined the Istanbul tours with our guide Sibel, who was amazing—very knowledgeable, friendly, and made our city experience truly memorable. Mr. Savaş kept us informed every day about the next steps of our trip and even upgraded our hotel, making the experience even more special. In Cappadocia, our guide Altan was fantastic. The highlight of the trip was definitely the hot air balloon ride. I joined the flight and it was absolutely magical. My husband decided not to go, and later he said it was his biggest regret of the trip 😊 Cappadocia is a unique place, and this tour allowed us to experience it in the best way possible. Highly recommended for families and couples looking for something special! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐